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The Covered Bridge Central resumed operations today after a long hiatus due to a harsh winter and limited time for repairs. There has been some great weather this past week and the CBC garden railroad kicked off the season with a special excursion. 
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Posted - May 23 2014 : 9:12:11 PM
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The Covered Bridge Cannonball rounds Switchstand Curve. It is a mystery how this stretch got it's name.
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Posted - May 23 2014 : 9:14:56 PM
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The Cannonball makes it's way past Frog-Pond bridge.
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Posted - May 23 2014 : 9:17:37 PM
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The train makes a brief stop at Hooterville Holler to pick up the mail.
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Posted - May 24 2014 : 01:01:51 AM
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quote:The Covered Bridge Cannonball rounds Switchstand Curve. It is a mystery how this stretch got it's name.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 23 2014Â :Â 9:12:11 PM
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A REAL one?? OOOO! I wanna see that!!
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Posted - May 24 2014 : 01:24:31 AM
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That my friend is a 1901 vintage Racor switchstand that I restored. It still has the original brass builders tag attached!
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Posted - May 24 2014 : 08:33:04 AM
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quote:That my friend is a 1901 vintage Racor switchstand that I restored. It still has the original brass builders tag attached!
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 24 2014Â :Â 01:24:31 AM
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kool I got a couple of them tops myself
plastic & metal
Oh I should mention I got a set like this
Only its a R/C, battery powered & by Bachmann
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Posted - May 24 2014 : 11:53:45 PM
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| Very cool Steven. Straighten me out here; is this HO or G scale? Is this the 4-6-0 that was pictured elsewhere? How big of an outdoor set-up is this? Looks like you spent some time getting the tracks looking ballasted and things.
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Posted - May 25 2014 : 10:40:00 AM
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This is my outdoor layout in G-Scale that I work on when the weather is nice. I posted the 4-6-0 in the LOTW section. The layout is on two levels with basic irregular loops of track that covers an area about 20 x 20. The second level is currently out of commission while I replace a damaged bridge.
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Posted - May 25 2014 : 12:29:11 PM
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| Is the roadbed a permanent garden fixture and you take the track up in the winter? Looks like great fun; kick back in a lawn chair and just watch that 4-6-0 go round and round and round and round . . . .
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Posted - May 25 2014 : 10:29:14 PM
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| It stays out all year and I have even run it in the snow albeit with battery powered Big Hauler 4-6-0s.
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Posted - May 25 2014 : 11:30:08 PM
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quote:Very cool Steven. Straighten me out here; is this HO or G scale? Is this the 4-6-0 that was pictured elsewhere? How big of an outdoor set-up is this? Looks like you spent some time getting the tracks looking ballasted and things.
Originally posted by Barry - May 24 2014 : 11:53:45 PM
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I know this question has already been answered but it is definitely G scale. I can tell just by looking at the locomotive.
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Posted - May 26 2014 : 9:43:18 PM
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Covered Bridge Central # 8 has proven to be a very reliable performer and has become the workhorse of the fleet hauling passenger and freight traffic. It came to the CBC second hand and was purchased literally at garage sale pricing. It is a third generation Big Hauler that runs from track power. The smokestack was missing and has been replaced with a diamond stack from a New Bright engine that was in the scrap box.
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Posted - May 26 2014 : 9:46:38 PM
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Covered Bridge Central caboose number 200 was also a bargain find. It began as a Scientific Toys bobber but has been converted to run on New Bright trucks.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 12:30:42 PM
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 Old Number 7 is the Granddaddy of the CBC roster. Number 9 is pretty much a clone of #7 but is a bit more reliable.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 12:36:02 PM
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 Number 27 is a real veteran having served as a hobby shop window display for several years running in countless circles. It survives today and still runs like a champ. It was a product of Kalamazoo Trains now known as Heartland.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 12:41:48 PM
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 Mogul #3 is a product of Scientific Toys. For those of you looking for a well made G scale train on a budget, these have really well made drives with gears on the first and third axles as opposed to the single gear on most trains. This engine will run all day on a single set of batteries and it even comes with a pretty neat sound system and a wireless remote, Here #3 is handling the Covered Bridge Central Comet, the lines premier passenger train.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 12:49:19 PM
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 Ten wheeler #205 is the lines only wood burner and is a real prima donna. It has an upgraded smoke unit and can really put out some steam.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 2:31:26 PM
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quote: Ten wheeler #205 is the lines only wood burner and is a real prima donna. It has an upgraded smoke unit and can really put out some steam.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 27 2014Â :Â 12:49:19 PM
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Ah so thats the loco missing from my set
Got the matching caboose?
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 5:53:51 PM
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quote: Mogul #3 is a product of Scientific Toys. For those of you looking for a well made G scale train on a budget, these have really well made drives with gears on the first and third axles as opposed to the single gear on most trains. This engine will run all day on a single set of batteries and it even comes with a pretty neat sound system and a wireless remote,Here #3 is handling the Covered Bridge Central Comet, the lines premier passenger train.
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Scientific Toys.... Normally I don't like their products but I must admit, that is one good looking loco.
-Steve
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 6:18:49 PM
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Scientific Toys looks like another name for New Brite 
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 7:19:49 PM
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| They look similar but Scientific Toys are far better engineered I think. In fact, the G scale Disney sets that you can buy at the park are made by Scientific Toys. I don't think that the earlier New Brights would pass muster for Disney but some of the more recent ones might.
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 7:24:15 PM
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I do, this set was sold at Sam's Club and had a few extras that many of the regular Bachman sets did not including a coach, a combine and the East Broad Top style caboose lettered for the North Star Express.quote: quote: Ten wheeler #205 is the lines only wood burner and is a real prima donna. It has an upgraded smoke unit and can really put out some steam.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 27 2014Â :Â 12:49:19 PM
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Ah so thats the loco missing from my set
Got the matching caboose?
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 8:02:24 PM
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ok kool cause all I have for this set is a Texaco tank car, log car & caboose Plus LOTS of unwated track 
Caboose is spoken for IF he ever gets back online!!! grrrrr
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Posted - May 27 2014 : 8:09:22 PM
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| Great collection Steven and great photos. You're giving me the bug to go G scale window shopping.
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Posted - June 09 2014 : 8:25:13 PM
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Brand new power for the Covered bridge Central  In anticipation of new high speed freight service the CBC has purchased this 2-6-0 from the CNW The 3750 is seen on a shakedown run prior to being repainted The engine currently strongly resembles the color scheme of Southern railway steam engines   The model is a slightly modified later model track powered New Bright. It originally picked up powered from a poorly designed set of track sliders in the tender that would catch and hang up on any irregularities in the track. I removed the metal wheels from the pilot and pony truck and used them to replace the plastic wheels in the tender. I then modified the original track sliders to act as pickups on the backs of the new tender wheels. It was originally a Prairie type but I removed the rear trucks and I think it makes a better looking Mogul which was a far more common wheel arrangement. Now it runs like a champ and has just proven itself by running for several uneventful hours. The engine itself runs smooth and quiet and has a pretty cool built in sound system.  The Chief Mechanical Inspector for the CBC seems to be pleased with the results.
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Posted - June 10 2014 : 12:12:28 AM
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When I first looked at the photos of the 3750, I actually thought it was a Mantua loco.  Looks fantastic!
-Steve
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Posted - June 10 2014 : 12:22:39 AM
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| I believe that CNW loco was the ONLY set New Brite had that was electric
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Posted - June 10 2014 : 01:09:28 AM
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| Very cool Steven. That looks like real fun, although I'll bet getting a good paint job on those big surfaces (compared to HO) can be tricky?
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Posted - June 10 2014 : 12:51:11 PM
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| I have found a brand of plastic compatible spray cans in the craft section of Michael's that does a great job. They have a semi-gloss black that lays down super smooth and looks top notch when done.
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Posted - March 01 2015 : 5:32:57 PM
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The Covered Bridge Central stays open for year round operations.  
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Posted - March 01 2015 : 5:54:40 PM
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Wow nice! It's good to see some other G scale peoples here.
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Posted - March 01 2015 : 8:20:44 PM
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| Really fine Steven.
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Posted - March 01 2015 : 8:35:17 PM
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Very nice scenery.My dad actually almost bought one of these things but of course, my mom kinda talked him out of it.
-Steve
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Posted - March 03 2015 : 11:32:20 AM
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| Believe it or not I bought this 4 6 0 and two coaches along with a scientific toys 2 6 0 mogul in a tote at a train show for $50.00. The Bachman is one of the most recent versions and runs like a champ compared to other earlier versions. The story goes that it was purchased by an attorney for a display in a storefront window of his law office for the holidays. It was never even run and just sat and then he lost interest in it after the holiday. The dealer I got it from even threw in the tote for free!
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Posted - March 03 2015 : 1:52:37 PM
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| well if your interested in my G scale stuffs Let me know
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Posted - March 03 2015 : 5:57:23 PM
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quote: Old Number 7 is the Granddaddy of the CBC roster.Number 9 is pretty much a clone of #7 but is a bit more reliable.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 27 2014Â :Â 12:30:42 PM
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Is Number 7 still battery powered?
I have the same engine with a BBT drive 99% installed. All that's left to do is cast some weights for traction when the weather is nice enough to do it.
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 01:30:15 AM
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| Yes they are currently still both battery powered. I picked up another one recently with track power intending to pull the drive out but the new one is in such good shape mechanically i might just have to save it.
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 01:32:04 AM
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Always been interested in the Barry's Big Trains drive but he went out if business. Been wanting to make my own version from scratch.quote: quote: Old Number 7 is the Granddaddy of the CBC roster.Number 9 is pretty much a clone of #7 but is a bit more reliable.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 27 2014Â :Â 12:30:42 PM
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Is Number 7 still battery powered?
I have the same engine with a BBT drive 99% installed. All that's left to do is cast some weights for traction when the weather is nice enough to do it.
~ Dave
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 10:12:10 AM
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if you needs another #7 I got a whole set too
ok one car I may keep since its Rio Grande
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 11:53:04 AM
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quote:Always been interested in the Barry's Big Trains drive but he went out if business. Been wanting to make my own version from scratch.quote: quote: Old Number 7 is the Granddaddy of the CBC roster.Number 9 is pretty much a clone of #7 but is a bit more reliable.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â May 27 2014Â :Â 12:30:42 PM
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Is Number 7 still battery powered?
I have the same engine with a BBT drive 99% installed. All that's left to do is cast some weights for traction when the weather is nice enough to do it.
~ Dave
Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â March 03 2015Â :Â 5:57:23 PM
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Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â March 04 2015Â :Â 01:32:04 AM
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It's good to see two still running as originals. Mine was toast.
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 4:48:44 PM
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So here is the latest addition to the Covered bridge central roster. Bachman Gig Hauler 4-6-0 # 49. I got it to use as a donor to replace the drive on one of my battery op Big haulers but on closer inspection it is in better condition than the one that was going to gets its drive. The plan now is to cast some metal wheels for my battery opps and replace the motors with better quality ones as well as metal tender wheels for pick up and also upgraded sound systems, smoke generators and possibly paint.
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 8:20:07 PM
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Nice garden railway. Mine is burried under winters wrath still. We do have an elevated line in our living room to run the G scale trains on. Here is a couple pics of our outdoor line during last summer. Slowly making progress on it as well as switching from a Euro theme to the old west. Motive power is an old beater LGB 2018D mogul, needs new steam and sand domes as they are missing and I am hoping to squeeze out the funds to get a Kalamazoo 4-4-0 and 2 passenger cars this year. Right now the outdoor track is all heaved from the rollercoaster winter we are having. Cant wait for the big thaw so I can tamp the track back down. Need to repair my covered bridge soon, I pulled it prior to winter for rehab. Mike
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Posted - March 04 2015 : 10:29:56 PM
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| Wow thats a beautiful layout you have there. Im jealous of that covered bridge. Since mine is called Covered Bridge Central I need to work one in.
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Posted - March 05 2015 : 7:53:48 PM
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Thanks, I picked that up at the local shop that handles nothing but large scale, was in an estate. Gave it a bath of Thompson's water sealer before it went outdoors, Been outside 4 years till this fall when I removed it so I can refresh the paint. I need to find a depot that is more old west looking, that Euro style one is still there right now. Mike
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Posted - August 30 2015 : 10:20:59 PM
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old Number 7 has been partially rebuilt. The venerable ten wheeler is now TRACK POWERED and has a new can motor and metal wheels. It has been fitted with a Seuthe smoke unit that created great amounts of smoke. A brighter headlight bulb was installed and a portable bluetooth sound speaker replaced the original Bachman sound board. The engine is now a solid reliable and much smoother and quieter performer. Today was a shakedown test and the 4-6-0 hauled a train around the freshly ballasted CBC mainline for hours without a hitch! Its great to have #7 back in action and better than ever.  
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Posted - October 21 2015 : 1:41:57 PM
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Running a fall color special on the CBC today with 0-4-0 #27
   
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Posted - October 21 2015 : 3:13:50 PM
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| Pretty fine Steven.
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Posted - October 21 2015 : 10:26:52 PM
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I think IF I went G
It'd be a modern version of the Georgetown Loop
Complete with paved road going under the High Bridge
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Posted - October 21 2015 : 10:39:12 PM
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I got to ride the Georgetown Loop one day...got a private tour on a narrow gauge speeder!
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Posted - October 22 2015 : 1:00:53 PM
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Today I performed an overhaul on the Covered Bridge depot
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